A list of Twin Cities jazz club gigs for July, 2009 follows:
JULY 2009 - Applewood Rustic Grille (952-736-7777), 1996 East Highway 13, Burnsville. 7/18, Christine Rosholt, 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m., no cover.
- Artists' Quarter -(651-292-1359), 408 St. Peter St., in the basement of the Hamm Building, St. Paul. (Enter on 7th Place. Parking avail. on the street & nearby ramps.) Every Sun., closed. Every Mon., Headspace, 7-9 p.m. / Open Poetry w/ live jazz, 9 p.m., no cover (7/6, Poetry Slam, 8 p.m., $5). Every Tues., Schmidt, Wong, Meyer, Pena & Musselman, 7 p.m., followed by B-3 Organ Night with The Tuesday Night Band featuring Downtown Bill Brown (B-3), Kenny Horst (drums) and Billy Franze (guitar), 9 p.m., $5. Every Wed., Tefsa Quartet, 7 p.m. followed by a 9 p.m. show. Jazz every Wed.-Sat., 9 p.m., $5-$10 cover. 6/26-28, Happy Apple, $15; 7/2, Joe Smith; 7/8, Atlantis; 7/9, pianist Bill Carrothers trio with Belgian musicians Nicolas Thys (bass) and Dre Pallemaerts (drums); 7/10-11, Debbie Duncan; 7/15, How Birds Work; 7/16, Phil Hey Quartet; 7/17-18, Pete Whitman Quartet with Peter Schimke, Jeff Bailey and Kevin Washington; 7/23, Dave Karr Quartet; 7/24-25, The Illicit Sextet including David Roos, Paul Harper, Steve Kenny, and Tom Pieper; 7/26, Zacc Harris CD release party; 7/30-8/1, Chris Morrissey Quartet with Mike Lewis, Dave King and Brian Nichols.
- Bennett's Chop and Railhouse -(651-228-1408), 1305 W. 7th St., St. Paul. Every last Tues. each month, Bill Evans New Orleans Jazz Band, 7-10 p.m. Call for reservations.
- Birchwood Cafe -(612-722-4474), 3311 E. 25th St., Mpls. Every Mon., 6 p.m. with John Devine (6/29, 7/13 & 27), or Scott Mateo Davies (7/6 & 20). Black Dog Coffee & Wine Bar -(651-228-9274), 4th & Broadway, Lowertown St. Paul. 7/24, Frankhouse, 8 p.m.- midnight.
- Bloomington Knights of Columbus -(952-888-1492), 1114 American Blvd., Blooming/ton. 7/17, Classic Big Band & the Nostalgics (swing dance), 8 p.m.
- Café Maude -(612-822-5411), 5411 Penn Ave. S., Mpls. Music every Fri./Sat., 9 p.m.-12 a.m. No reservations after 10 p.m., no cover. 7/3, James Buckley, Chris Thomson, Patrick Harison and Sean Carey (European nu-jazz); 7/17, Enourmous Quartet (Chris Thomson, Park Evans, Chris Bates and Joey van Phillips); 7/18, Adam Linz, Nathan Hanson and Joey van Phillips; 7/24, Fat Kid Wednesdays; 7/25, Lil' Black Blondie; 7/31, Anthony Cox and Dean Granros, improv jazz duo.
- Camp Bar -(651-292-1844), 490 N. Robert St., St. Paul. Every Sun., Erin Schwab; every Wed., Debbie Duncan, 8-11 p.m. Casper & Runyon's Shamrock Irish Nook (651-228-9925), 995 W. 7th St., St. Paul. Every other Sun. (7/12 & 26), Mouldy Figs, 5:30-8:30 p.m.
- Cinema Ballroom- (651-699-5910), 1560 St. Clair Ave., St. Paul. Every Sun., ballroom dancing with Jerry O'Hagan and his Orchestra (7/12, 19 & 16, with vocalist Charmin Michelle), 7-10 p.m., $12 ($8, students). The Clown Lounge, Turf Club- (651-647-0486), 1601 University Ave., St. Paul. Jazz every Mon., 10:30 p.m.
- Coffee Grounds- (651-644-9959), 1579 Hamline, Falcon Heights. First and third Sun., Open Microphone w/ Bill Hammond, 6 p.m.
- Crave Restaurant in the Galleria- (952-697-6000), 3520 Galleria, Edina. (No cover, reservations sugg.) Jazz every Fri., 8:30-11:30 p.m. The Laura Caviani Trio with vocalists: 7/3, Lucia Newell; 7/17, Judi Donaghy; 7/24, Debbie Duncan; 7/31, Charmin Michelle. 7/10, Jeff Jensen with his trio.
- Dakota County Steakhouse Jazz Lounge- (952-435-2100), 14201 Nicollet Ave. S., Burnsville. Live jazz every Sat., no cover. 7/11, Arne Fogel; 7/25, vocalist Tony London w/ Tanner Taylor, Graydon Peterson, Jay Epstein, 8 p.m. Dakota Jazz Club & Restaurant- (612-332-1010), 1010 Nicollet Ave., Mpls. (Parking at 10th & LaSalle ramp). Live jazz: usually at 7 & 9:30 p.m. weekdays; Fri/Sat., 8 p.m.; and Sun., 7 p.m. Happy Hour, 4:30-6:30 p.m. (every Thurs., Cornbread Harris; & Fri., Jazz by Fosse with Irv Williams). Every Wed., Lunch with Alison Scott, 11:30-2 p.m. 6/28, Karriem Riggins Experience with Mulgrew Miller; 7/1, New Orleans legend Dr. John and the Lower 911 ($30-$55); 7/2, tenor sax legend Charles Lloyd New Quartet ($35-$50); 7/5-6, Rosanne Cash, 7 p.m. ($45); 7/8-9, Linda Tillery and the Cultural Heritage Choir ($18-$25); 7/10-11, Estaire Godinez (Latin grooves/vocal), $15; 7/12, All-star fusion ensemble, Steve Smith's Vital Information, 7 p.m. ($20/$30); 7/13, Lura ($20/$25); 7/14-15, Julian Lage Group (modern jazz guitar) ($10/$18); 7/17-18, pianist Nachito Herrera ($15); 7/27-28, Average White Band ($20-$45). Late Night: every Fri. & Sat., $5: 6/27, Bryan Nichols Trio with Jeremy Boettcher and Jay Epstein; 7/3, Kati Ray; 7/10, Nick Haas Trio; 7/11, Javier Santiago Experiment; 7/17, Adam Meckler Quintet; 7/18, Tim Sparks Trio (Chris Bates & Jay Epstein); 7/24, Jelloslave; 7/25, Willie August Project.
- Dixie's on Grand- (651-222-7345) , 695 Grand Ave., St. Paul. Every Sun., jazz brunch, 10 a.m. Music, sometimes jazz every Fri./Sat. nights.
- Downtowner Woodfire Grille- (651-228-9500), 253 7th St. W., St. Paul. Jazz, Sat., 8 p.m.
- Dunn Bros.- (651-698-0618), 1569 Grand Ave., St. Paul. 7/1, Daddy Squeeze, 8:30-11 p.m.; 7/26, Trio Tipo, 9-11 p.m.
- Eagles Club-- (612-729-4469), 2507 E. 25th St., Mpls. 7/30, Rockin' Pinecones, 8-10:30 p.m.
- Erte Restaurant and Peacock Lounge- (612-623-4211), 29 13th Ave. NE, Mpls. Sometimes jazz/blues, Fri. & Sat., 7-10 p.m. 7/17, 24 & 31, Don King Blues Band.
- Famous Dave's BBQ & Blues- (612-822-9900), 3001 Hennepin Ave. S., (in Calhoun Square), Mpls. Every Sun., Blues Brunch, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; Open Blues Jam with Moses Oakland, 8 p.m. (no cover). Every Tues., 9 p.m., Sesacion Latina, $5. Every Sat., 8:30 a.m., Breakfast with Jack Brass Band. No cover Mon./Tues. 7/13, Southside Aces, 8-11 p.m.
- Fireside Pizza- (612-869-4040), 6736 Penn. Ave. S., Richfield. Every Mon. & Wed., Charmin Michelle w/ Denny Malmberg, 7-9 p.m.
- French Meadow Bakery and Restaurant (612-870-7855), 2610 Lyndale Ave. S., Mpls., Every Sun.-Wed., 6:30-9:30 p.m., The Bob Ockendend/Michael Gold Duo (guitar and bass) usually with guest artist.
- Half Time Rec- (651-488-8245) , 1013 Front Ave., St. Paul. Live music Tues.-Thurs., sometimes jazz or blues. 6/28, Jumbo Ya Ya, 8-11 p.m.; 7/12, Daddy Squeeze, 6-8 p.m.
- Hell's Kitchen (612-332-4700), 80 S. 9th St., Mpls. Live music usually 8-11 p.m. Every Sun., gospel. Every Wed., Wolverines. Every Thurs., Cadillac Kolstad w/ Cornbread Harris. 7/1 & 8, Arne Fogel; 7/25, Daddy Squeeze. Call for further schedule.
- Ingredients Café- (651-426-6611), 4725 Hwy. 61 N., White Bear Lake. Thurs.-Sat., jazz and blues.
- Le Bourget Aero Suites (952-893-9999), 7770 Johnson Ave. S., Bloomington. In the lobby, every Wed., David Roos, solo jazz, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
- Kitty Cat Klub- (612-331-9800), 315 14th Ave. S.E., Dinkytown, Mpls. Call for jazz schedule. 7/19, Park Evans, Graydon Peterson, & Jay Epstein; 7/21, Bryan Nichols, Brandon Wozniak & Jay Epstein.
- Kozlak's Royal Oak- (651-484-8484), 4785 Hodgson Rd., Shoreview. Every Sun., Fred Richardson Trio, 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m.
- Kozy's Steaks & Seafood- (952-224-5866), 3220 Galleria, Edina. Every Sun., Jazz Brunch (7/12, 19 & 26, Charmin Michelle & Denny Malmberg), 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
- Lisa's Place- (952-448-7622), 205 Broadway N., Carver, MN. Each month, every last Wed., Eleganzos and guests, 8-11 p.m.
- Loring Pasta Bar & Cafe-- (612-378-4849), 327 14th Ave. SE, Mpls. Pasta Bar/music, 6-9 p.m. every week: Sun., Mandragora Tango; Tues., Dan Newton with Café Accordion Orchestra; Wed. & Thurs., John Devine, jazz saxophone; Fri., James "Cornbread" Harris; 5/30, Trio Tipo. Every Fri. & Sat., Salsa Police, 10 p.m. 6/27, Trio Mateo; 7/4, Parisota Hot Club; 7/11, Ticket to Brasil; 7/18, Jon Pemberton Trio; 7/25, Trio Mateo.
- Mainstreet Bar & Grill- (952-938-2400), 814 Mainstreet, Hopkins. Every other Sun. (7/5 & 19), Mouldy Figs, 4-7 p.m. Call for schedule.
- Mayslack's (612-728-9862), 13th St. and 1428 4th St. NE, Mpls. Every Thurs., 9 p.m.-close, Dan Ristrom House Band.
- Medina Ballroom (763-478-6661), 500 Hwy. 55, Medina. 7/17, Jerry O'Hagan and his Orchestra with vocalist Charmin Michelle, 8-11 p.m., $10, $5/students. Free dance lesson, 7 p.m.
- Minnesota Music Cafe (651-776-4699), 499 Payne Ave., St. Paul. Every Thurs., Salsa/Latin night (no cover with food donation): 7/9 & 30, Charanga Tropical, 9 p.m.
- Nomad World Pub- (612-338-6424), 501 Cedar Ave. S. Mpls. Music at 9 p.m. (21+). Every 2nd Sun., (7/12) New Orleans Jazz Jam hosted by Southside Aces, 5-8 p.m.
- Norton's Downtown & Lucky Cat Lounge (651-388-2711), 307 Main St., Red Wing, MN. 7/17, Christine Rosholt quartet, 8:30-10:30 p.m.
- O'Gara's (651-644-3333), 163 N. Snelling Ave., St. Paul‹Shamrock Room. First Mon., 7/6, Acme Jazz Company, 7:30 p.m. Big band every Tues.: 6/30, River City Jazz Orchestra with vocalist Paula Lammers; 7/7, Beasley's Big Band, 7:30 p.m.; 7/14, Stan Bann's Big Bone Band, 8 p.m.; 7/21, Jack Brass Band, 8 p.m.; 7/28, Nova Jazz Orchestra.
- Picosa (612-746-3970), 65 Main St. SE, Mpls. . Every Tues., Douglas Little brings together musicians from the Latin and jazz worlds, 8-10:30 p.m., $3 cover. (FFI, visit .) Every Wed., Latin DJ "Fatty." Every Fri. & Sat., Sensación Latina / Salsabrosa, 10 p.m.
- Roseville VFW Post 7555- (651-483-5313), 1145 Woodhill Dr., Roseville. Every 3rd Tues., Godfrey Daniel Jazz Band, 6-9 p.m., $3.
- Sage Wine Bar -(651-452-7000),- 730 Main St., Mendota Heights. Live music every Sat. & Wed., 6-9 p.m. 7/8, Lee Engele and Joel Shapira.
- Sarna's Classic Grill (763) 788-3939), on the patio, 3939 University Ave. NE., Columbia Heights. 7/1, 16 & 23, Latin Trio with Damian Rodriguez.
- Sawatdee (763-494-5708), 7885 Main St. N., Maple Grove. Dan Ristrom (and usually Reuben Ristrom), every Wed., 7-9 p.m.
- The School II (wine bar and bistro) (952-949-0000), 600 Market St., Stuite 170, Chanhassen. Some blues or jazz. South St. Paul VFW (651-455-1505), 111 S. Concord Exchange St., St. Paul. Every third Tues., River City Jazz Orchestra with vocalist Paula Lammers, 7-10 p.m.
- St. Paul Hotel (The Lobby Bar) (651-292-9292), 350 Market St., St. Paul. JoAnne Funk/Jeff Brueske, 8 p.m.-12 a.m. Tapestry Folkdance Center (612-722-2914), 3748 Minnehaha, Ave. S., Mpls. Every Thurs., Late Night Swing featuring DJ Terry Gardner, 10 p.m. (lessons 6:30 p.m.).
- 318 Cafe -(952-401-7902), 318 Water St., Excelsior. Music begins at 8 p.m. 7/3, Bojono; 7/10, Todd Clouser w/ Greg Schutte; 7/15, Fred Steele; 7/17, East Side.
- 331 Club -(612-331-1746), 331 13th Ave. N.E., Mpls. Every Wed., KFAI's Jackson' Juke Joint. 7/15, Deep Blues Festival Kickoff; 7/16, Samosa (fusion/progressive/jazz).
- The Town House (651-646-7087), 1415 W. Univ. Ave., St. Paul‹North Star Piano Lounge, 9 p.m. Every 1st Thur., "The Girls" (Lori Dokken, Erin Schwab, Judi Donaghy & Patty Peterson).
- Tryg's (612-920-7777), 3118 W. Lake St., Mpls. 7/5 & 12, Dan Ristrom. Vic's (612-312-2000), 201 Main St. S.E. (St. Anthony Main), Mpls. Live music every Fri. and Sat., often jazz or blues, 10 p.m.-12 a.m.
- Wabasha Caves (651-224-1191), 215 S. Wabasha, St. Paul. Swing band and dancing every Thurs., 7-10 p.m., $7 (free dance lessons, 6:15 p.m.). 7/2, Moonlight Serenaders; 7/9, Minnesota Jazz Orchestra; 7/16, Beasley's Big Band with featured vocalist Christine Rosholt; 7/23, Swingbeat Big Band; 7/30, Bend in the River Big Band. Wilde Roast Café -(612-331-4555), 518 Hennepin Ave. E., Mpls. Every Wed., Smitty's Jazz duo, piano and bass, 7:30 p.m.
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